1 st BAMS Anatomy Syllabus

1. 1.4 RACHNA SHARIR (ANATOMY)
Theory- Two Papers-200 Marks–(100 marks each) Teaching Hours-180 hours
PAPER-I 90 marks
PART-A 45 marks
1. Shariropkramaniya Shaarira Sharira and shaarira vyakhya (definitions of sharira and
shaarira), shadangatvam (six regions of the body), anga pratyanga vibhaga (sub divisions).
Mrita sharir samshodhan. Shaarira shastra vibhaga, shaarira gyan prayojana . Constitution
of purusha according to dhatubheda, panchabhautikatvam, trigunatmakatvam,
tridoshamayatvam, karma purusha, and doshadhatumala-mulakatvam.
2. Paribhasha Shaarira Kurcha, kandara, jala, asthisanghat, seemanta, seevani, rajju,
snayu and lasika.
3. Garbha Shaarira Garbha definitions, explanation of shukra, artava, garbhadhana. Role of
tridosha and panchmahabhuta in the fetal development. Beeja, beejabhaga and
beejabhagavayava, linga vinischaya, masanumasika garbha vriddhi-krama,
garbhottpadakbhava, garbhavriddhikara bhava, garbha poshana, apara nirmana , nabhinadi
nirmana. Aanga pratyanga utpatti.
4. Pramana Shaarira: Anguli pramana.
5. Asthi Shaarira Asthi vyakhya, number, types, asthi swaroopa, vasa, meda and majja.
6. Sandhi Shaarira Sandhi vyakhya, numbers, types of asthi sandhi.
7. Sira, Dhamani, Srotas Shaarira
a) Definition, types and number of sira and dhamani.
b) Description of Hridaya.
c) Sroto shaarira: Definition, types of srotas and srotomula.

8. Peshi Shaarira
a) Peshi vyakhya, structure, types, number and importance.
b) Description of Peshi.

9. Koshtha Evam Ashaya Shaarira
a) Definition of kostha and number of koshthanga.
b) Types and description of ashaya.
10. Kalaa Shaarira Kalaa: definition and types.
11. Uttamangiya Shaarira Shatchakra, ida, pingala and sushumna nadi - brief description.

2. 12. Marma Shaarira Marma: definition, number, location, classification, clinical importance
with viddha lakshana. Explanation of trimarmas. Detail description of marmas.
13. Indriya Shaarira Definition of indriya, indriya artha and indriya adhisthan, their number
and importance. Description of gyanendria, karmendriya and ubhayendriya (manas).
PART-B 45 marks 1. Definition and branches of anatomy. Preservation methods of the
cadaver.
2. Anatomical Terminologies Anatomical position, Planes, and explanation of anatomical
terms related to skin, fasciae, bones, joints and their movements, muscles, ligaments,
tendons, blood vessels, nerves,.
3. Embryology Definitions and branches of embryology. Embryo and fetus. Sperm and
ovum, fertilization. Cleavage. Germ layers formation and their derivatives. Laws of heredity,
Sex determination and differentiation, Month-wise development of embryo. Foetal
circulation, placenta formation, Umbilical cord formation.
4. Osteology Bone: Definition, ossification, structure and types. Description of bones with
clinical anatomy.
5. Arthrology Joints: Definition, structure types and movements. Description of joints of
extremities, vertebral joints and temporomandibular joint with their clinical anatomy.
6. Cardiovascular system
a) Definition, types and structure of arteries and veins.
b) Description of heart and blood vessels with their course and branches.
c) Pericardium with applied aspect.

7. Lymphatic system Definition, types and structure of lymph vessels, lymph glands with
their clinical aspect.
8. Myology a) Structure and types of muscles.
b) Description of muscles; their origin, insertion, actions, nerve supply and clinical anatomy.
PAPER-II 90 marks
PART A 45 marks
1. Respiratory System
a) Bronchial tree and lungs with their clinical aspects.
b) Respiratory tract: nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchial tree.
c) Pleura with its clinical aspects.
d) Diaphragm.

3. 2. Digestive system
a) Organs of digestive tract (alimentary tract) with their clinical aspects.
b) Digestive glands: liver, spleen and pancreas.
c) Description of peritoneum with its clinical aspects.

3. Urinary System Urinary tract: kidney, ureter, urinary bladder and urethra with their clinical
aspects.
4. Reproductive system a. Male Reproductive system: reproductive organs, tract and
glands (prostate and seminal vesicles) with their clinical aspects. b. Female reproductive
system: reproductive organs, tract and glands with their clinical aspects.
5. Endocrinology Definition, classification & description of endocrine glands (pituitary,
thyroid, parathyroid, thymus and suprarenal glands) with clinical aspects.
PART B 50 marks
6. Nervous System Nervous system: definition, classification and its importance.
Description of brain and spinal cord. Description of peripheral nervous system: cranial and
spinal nerves, nerve plexuses, and autonomic nervous system, formation and circulation of
cerebrospinal fluid and blood supply of brain and spinal cord.
7. Sensory organs Description of structures of eye, ear, nose, tongue and skin with their
clinical aspects.
8. Surface and radiological anatomy a. Study of radio-imaging of limbs, abdomen, pelvis
and vertebral column with its clinical application. b. Surface anatomy of thoracic and
abdominal viscera.
PRACTICAL 90 marks
Teaching hours: 180
Content of practical
1. Practical study of bones
2. Practical study of organs
3. Practical study of surface and radiological anatomy.
4. Shava vichhedana – detailed dissection of the whole body.
5. Practical study of location of marma
6. Demonstration of histology slides (10 slides)

Distribution of marks
1. Spotting - 20 marks
2. Dissected organs and histology slides - 20 Marks
3. Bones, joints, marma - 20 Marks
4. Surface & radiological anatomy - 10 Marks
5. Practical records - 10 Marks
6. Viva-Voce - 10 Marks

Total 90 Marks

4. Reference Books :-
S. No.-Name of Book-Author
1. Brihat Shariram Vaidyaratna- P.S. Varrier
2. Abhinava Shariram- Acharya Damodar Sharma Gaur
3. Manava Sharir (Revised Edition)- Prof. Dinkar Govind Thatte
4. Manava Bhruna Vigyana - Prof. Dinkar Govind Thatte
5. Manava Anga Rekhankan Vikrian - Prof. Dinkar Govind Thatte
6. Sharir Rachana Vigyan (English)- Vaidya P.G. Athawale
7. Manual of Practical Anatomy Cunnigham Practical Manual Vol-1, Vol-2, Vol-3
8. Clinical Anatomy in Ayurveda - Prof. D.G. Thatte & Prof. Suresh Chandra
9. Sharir Rachna Vigyan (English)- Prof. D.G. Thatte
10. Ayurvedic Human Anatomy - Prof. Dr. Giridhar M. Kanthi
11. Regional Anatomy - B. D. Chaurasia
12. Rachana Sharir Vigyana - Dr. Mahendra Sing
13. elevant chapters of Brihtrayee and Laghuthrayee
14. Gray's Anatomy –
15. Text Book of Human Anatomy- Inderbir Singh
16. Clinical Anatomy- Richard S Snell
17. Fundamentals of Human Anatomoy- Dr. Chakraborthy
18. Human Osteology - Poddar
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Syllabus for 1st Term – Paper I
2nd Term – Paper II